From an examination of the deficiencies of the existing cable-repair ships operated by the British Post Office, the specification of the new ships is given in terms of the operational and performance requirements. The procedures involved in the design of the new cable-repair ships are then described, including an account of the tests made with models of the ships. Particular emphasis is given to a description of the manoeuvrability tests in the Solent, using a 2-man operated, 1/12 th scale model. The article concludes with a brief description of the construction work so far completed.
Design and development of new cable-repair ships for the British Post Office
Konstruktion und Entwicklung neuer Seekabel-Reparaturschiffe fuer die britische Postverwaltung
Post Office Electrical Engineers Journal ; 68 , 2 ; 66-76
1975
11 Seiten, 12 Bilder, 3 Quellen
Article (Journal)
English
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